Jan T Posted September 10, 2004 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2004 I'll be cruising on the Golden Princess September 19th southern caribbean itinerary. Our first stop is Barbados. I'm wondering if I can bring anything along to donate to the families on Grenada. Of course I wouldn't be able to bring anything very heavy like canned foods, but I certainly could make room in my suitcase for some extra clothing. Does anyone have any leads on this? Smooth sailing to all.... Thanks Jan T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen2cruz Posted September 10, 2004 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Call the Red cross - they have a disaster relief fund/international response fund. Their number is 1-800-HELP NOW They will have assessed the situation and know exactly what the locals need and can provide the best assistance. Have deen involved in the Red Cross off and on for years. They are overall a really fine organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted September 10, 2004 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Jan T, What a beautiful & thoughtful gesture on your part. Maybe your idea will prompt a ripple effect of goodwill actions by other cruisers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 10, 2004 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2004 How to help Grenada........http://www.stormcarib.com/reports/2004/grenada.shtml :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloriaF Posted September 10, 2004 #5 Share Posted September 10, 2004 During Charley & Frances, the Red Cross said monetary donations were the best way to help. Then whatever is needed can be purchased in bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 10, 2004 #6 Share Posted September 10, 2004 You are right Gloria. But Grenada is an Island, and this bank guarrantees all money to go to the island. The islanders themselves are saying to donate to this bank!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan T Posted September 10, 2004 Author #7 Share Posted September 10, 2004 I think the Red Cross is a great organization. In fact I have donated my time during several different tragic times such as the Loma Prieta earthquake in San Francisco in 1990 and the terrible fires in the Ventura area several years later. I also donate my time every Christmas wrapping presents in the mall. But I really wanted to do something more personal. I think in addition to donating time and money to the Red Cross, I will be taking a few new items with me. Perhaps a few bathing suits, or some childrens clothing. It's a great time of year to buy these things new at the local stores. Summer wear is all on sale. Then I will leave them with someone in Barbados or St Lucia. Maybe a police officer or someone in an official capacity. I'm sure any help at all will be appreciated. Thanks to everyone for your input. Jan T :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katisdale Posted September 10, 2004 #8 Share Posted September 10, 2004 You may want to check with Princess to see if you will have port changes. If there are severe damages to the tourism infastructure they tend to cancel that port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjboothman Posted September 10, 2004 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Jan I appreciate your sense of charity, but don't you think it may be an imposition on the person in Barbados or St Lucia to have to take your package to a post office and pay to have it sent to Grenada? What if everyone did that? What a mess. If you really want to send swimwear to Grenada, it would probably be better if you mail it from here before you go. There's a reason that charities ask for money -- it's a lot easier to distribute and can be used more effectively. Not trying to throw water on your idea, just trying to be realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan T Posted September 10, 2004 Author #10 Share Posted September 10, 2004 I hadn't really thought of that. But I did hear somewhere that many things that would be donated would be routed through Barbados. I will certainly play anything that I try by ear. I certainly don't want to inconvenience anyone... Jan T:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloriaF Posted September 10, 2004 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Sue, you must have been posting at the same time I was, because I wasn't aware of the bank post until I revisited the thread. Sounds like a good idea. JanT, I understand wanting to do something personal to help -- I admire the thought and wish you luck in finding the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 10, 2004 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Yes it is a good thing. It is on the island site that I have, and It stated in the days immediatly following the hit on Granada, that all the funds sent will go directly to Grenada. The island is destroyed, and needs all the help it can get!! I have already donated!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted September 10, 2004 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Sxm Red Cross & Seventh Day Adventists Church Collection Points for Grenada Relief From: "Roddy Heyliger - MEDPRO - PR & Communications" <heylrody AT sintmaarten.net> Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 18:19:39 -0300 The St. Maarten Red Cross and the Seventh Day Adventists Church are acting as collection points for relief items for the people of Grenada. Monetary donations are being accepted at RBTT Bank on St. Maarten. A container of relief materials was already tentatively scheduled to leave the island today. The Red Cross Brigades on the islands of Saba and St. Eustatius are also collecting relief materials for the people of Grenada. I heard that a contingent of the St. Maarten Red Cross won't be deploying to Grenada as was anticipated, however they will be on standby to go to Jamaica. Red Cross Brigades in the Southern Caribbean will focus on Grenada while other brigades in the Northern and Western Caribbean will focus on Jamaica. Residents have also been sensitized to be prepared to assists Jamaica with respect to relief items. Roddy Heyliger Communications Consultant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomko2 Posted September 11, 2004 #14 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Jan T -- there has to be a special place in heaven for people as kind as you. No matter what you end up doing or how, I am sure it will be appreciated by some deserving soul. You are moving from thought to action and have inspired me to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted September 11, 2004 #15 Share Posted September 11, 2004 But I really wanted to do something more personal. I think in addition to donating time and money to the Red Cross, I will be taking a few new items with me. Perhaps a few bathing suits, or some childrens clothing. It's a great time of year to buy these things new at the local stores. Summer wear is all on sale. Then I will leave them with someone in Barbados or St Lucia. Maybe a police officer or someone in an official capacity. Jan T, I actually think that as long as the items are new, or in excellent condition, the police officers would be more than willing to accept them for those in need. If not for those in Grenada, there are always local families in unfortunate situations who benefit from a helping hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelfly Posted September 11, 2004 #16 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Sue: Thanks for the link. We are all so fortunate that we have the oppotunities to sail and take vacations. We really need to think of those that need assistance in times like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted September 11, 2004 #17 Share Posted September 11, 2004 You are moving from thought to action and have inspired me to do the same. Tomko2,Your sentiments are absolutely beautiful - I hope others follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan T Posted September 11, 2004 Author #18 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Thanks to everyone for your kind comments. I just can't imagine being in a place where a bad hurricane passes. I get very nervous when we have tornado warnings here! I just can't imagine what these people are going through. And yes, I do think that someone will find use for anything that any of us can bring. God bless us all, but especially those still in the path of Ivan. Jan T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbright Posted September 11, 2004 #19 Share Posted September 11, 2004 We were due to visit Grenada on our 9/26 Golden cruise. We are so sorry for the people of Grenada who have lost everything. A travel company in the UK has set up a fund for people here to donate money which will then be sent on to the relief organisations. We were happy to send a donation and hope that others do the same. I was so glad to see that someone here was trying to help in some small way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebore Posted September 12, 2004 #20 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Starbright Please could you post the name and details of the travel company operating the Granada relief scheme Many thanks Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbright Posted September 12, 2004 #21 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Ray The company concerned is a travel company specialising in Caribbean holidays. They are a Bonded company (ATOL 5615) - Tropic Breeze Limited. This is what they say: Right now, Grenada needs all the help she can get. There is no water, electricity or food. 90% of homes are reported to be damaged or destroyed. To this end, in the absence of an alternative fund we have set up an account. If you would like to assist the regeneration efforts as a consequence of Ivan, please send a cheque made payable to Tropic Breeze Ltd - Regeneration Account - to us at Tropic House, Stoke Rd, Noss Mayo, Plymouth, PL8 1DY UK - we guarantee that every penny or cent received will be passed on to the relief agencies in Grenada. I believe other funds are now being set up in the UK too, but I have already sent my donation to Tropic Breeze. Hope this is of help. Starbright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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